Obituaries

Nancy B Keogh, 70, of Little Silver, NJ passed away peacefully on Tuesday December 27, 2017, after a long illness.

Nancy was born in Elizabeth, NJ in 1947 and moved to the Two River area as a child, where she resided for over 65 years.  She studied at Monmouth and at Brookdale Colleges, graduating with an Associate’s Degree in Liberal Arts.  She worked for many years as a dental and medical office assistant, most recently for Dr. Kenneth Grossman in Little Silver until her retirement in 2012.  

Patricia L. Biddle, a feisty octogenarian, formerly of Little Silver, passed away peacefully at Overlook Medical Center in Summit on December 25, 2017.  Born in Newark, N.J., Pat resided in the greater Red Bank area for over 60 years before moving to Chatham to live with her daughter in 2016.  Pat, also known as Trisha and The Big T to those that loved her, was employed as the Office Manager at Little Silver Electric for 25 years.  In her spare time, she enjoyed travelling, reading, movies and going to Atlantic City to lose $20 on the slots.  She cherished living down the shore and enjoyed nothing more than walking the boardwalk in Ocean Grove, being at Sandy Hook to watch the sunset or playing the boardwalk games at Point Pleasant.  She was a true character who was fiercely independent and she will be missed beyond what words can express.

Violete Ramalho Cavadas, 89, loving widow of Camilo N. Cavadas, of Middletown, NJ, passed away peacefully at Riverview Hospital in Red Bank, NJ on Thursday, December 14, 2017 surrounded by her loving family.

Mrs. Cavadas was born in Camarneira, Portugal and emigrated to the U.S. with her baby daughter to join her husband in 1950. She raised her family both in the Ironbound and North Newark area, and subsequently moved to Middletown in 1969.

Little Silver – Leci (McAbee) Croker, 79 passed away Sunday December 10, 2017 at Sunnyside Manor in Wall, New Jersey. 

Leci was born in Anderson County, South Carolina, to the late Luther and Alene McAbee. She was predeceased by her husband, the love of her life, Ben Croker Sr. Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law Laney and Baden Chace, Little Silver, NJ and son and daughter-in-law Ben Croker Jr. and Gena Walter, Greensboro, North Carolina and three grandchildren Hailey and Charlsea Chace and Trey Croker.

Neil Jerome Fitzpatrick, age 81, of Monroe Township, NJ, formerly of Matawan, NJ, passed peacefully into God’s arms on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. 

Neil was born on May 21, 1936 in Nutley, NJ.  He was the youngest son of the late William G. and Dorothea Heim Fitzpatrick.  He attended St. Joseph School in Keyport, NJ and graduated from Red Bank Catholic High School in Red Bank, NJ in 1953.  Neil earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from St. Michael’s College in Winooski, VT in 1958 and was awarded a Certificate of Teaching from Kean University in Union, NJ.  For 14 years during his academic career Neil studied piano under many inspiring instructors, including Dr. Richard Stohr while in attendance at St. Michael’s College. 

Daniel George Robinson, 26 of Tinton Falls, passed away on December 8, 2017, at home.  Daniel was born in Red Bank to George E. and Marie (Schluter) Robinson.  He was a 2010 graduate of Red Bank Catholic and was a parishioner of St. James RC Church.  Daniel was employed by Blue Water Marine in Monmouth Beach.  He was an avid fisherman who worked as a mate on many fishing boats.  He was a gentle soul who loved his family and his dogs Mollie and Noah.  

Dylan DeWyngaert, 31 of Little Silver, New Jersey, was taken from our lives before we were ready, passing on Friday, December 8, 2017.  Dylan was a young man full of life, avid fisherman and hunter and had a zeal for the dance floor.  Dylan’s greatest accomplishments lie with his relationships with his family, bringing humor and joy to our lives every day.  He graduated from Red Bank Regional and later was a standout athlete in track and field winning many awards at Saint Francis University, PA.  While at Saint Francis on athletic scholarship, Dylan did a semester abroad in Mexico to volunteer his time serving those less fortunate.

Ruth D. Cummins, 88, of Middletown, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2017, surrounded by her loving family.  Ruth was born in East Orange, NJ to Harold and Eva Dugmore.  Ruth moved to Middletown in 1961.  She was a homemaker, a secretary and interior decorator.  She was the co-owner of Candlelight Interiors.  Ruth was an avid gardener and she and her husband enjoyed RVing and sailing.  Ruth was a volunteer at Riverview Hospital.  She was an active member of the Reform Church of Tinton Falls. She was a loving mother, a Christian and a very kind person.   

Janet Sinclair Schmidt, age 99, a resident of The Atrium at Navesink Harbor in Red Bank, died November 29, 2017 at her home.  She was born on August 19, 1918 in Kearny, New Jersey and lived in Little Silver prior to moving to The Atrium with her twin sister Mildred.  Mildred died in 2014 at age 96.  Janet was the daughter of Lillian Strong Schmidt, who died in 1972 and George W. Schmidt, who died in 1926.

Patricia Ann Standley (nee Hotchkiss) age 84 died peacefully on December 3, 2017 at her home in Red Bank, NJ. Patricia was born April 11, 1933 in Red Bank, NJ. She the daughter of Harry E. Hotchkiss and Elizabeth Clapp McClintock. 

Patricia was a life-long communicant of the United Methodist Church in Red Bank. She graduated from TCNJ (formerly Trenton State College) in 1955 with an elementary teaching degree.  She taught 2nd grade for many years in Eatontown Schools as well as in Hinsdale, IL.